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SAGO SCULPTOR

Local sculptor wins commission for Sago miner memorial.



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The Philippi miners memorial was conceived after the Sago mine disaster January 2, 06 Sago, West Virginia. Four of the twelve men who died were from Philippi and Barbour County. The design is meant to evoke the feeling of being with the miners, underground awaiting rescue. The figures are placed according to a general description of how the men at Sago were found, but are not intended to necessarily represent specific men. One man stands to pray, others reassure each other, and still others search inward for comfort.

The images will be produced in bronze and placed in a two inch recess on African black granite and will stand 4 feet tall by 6 feet wide by 18 inches deep. Though the Sago Mine disaster was the inspiration, this monument is meant to honor all miners.

The granite will be affixed to a concrete slab in Philippi, West Virginia.

ROSS STRAIGHT, ARTIST

Ross Straight Person Interviewed: Ross Straight
Title: Sculptor/Artist
Location: Upsher County, West Virginia
Address: 51 Hickory Flat Road, Buckhannon, WV 26201
Phone: 304-472-9280
EMail: restraight@verizon.net
Website: www.rossstraight.com




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